Zelda 1 has its fair share of fans because it's still a unique entry in the series. It's probably the most difficult one, and the one that holds the player's hand the least. I thought it was good when I first played it five years ago, but the gameplay, puzzles, and atmosphere just doesn't hold a candle to more contemporary Zelda games.
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